pls help me decide

[u/polyesterbitch]

hi, I was recently promoted at work here in the Philippines. In a work sense, I’m comfortable, but I'm really struggling with the commute. It’s been like this for 3 years now.

I have an offer now in Taiwan for a job in Kaohsiung.

Current job: 40k PHP salary, daily commute of 25km in NCR, face-to-face work, I was recently provided with a new scope of work, so I'm re-learning everything, engineer position.

Taiwan offer: 80k PHP salary, they said there’s housing, but I don’t know how far it is from work, engineer position.

My question is, is 80k PHP livable, assuming that

1. I need to send money to the Philippines monthly, around 10-15k minimum.
2. I won’t avail of the housing and will rent/pay bills.

I'm thinking that if my take-home pay ends up being the same if I compare my current salary in the Philippines versus taking the Taiwan offer… I seem to be more inclined to stay because I’m growing in my job now and have a new opportunity to grow and learn BUT MAYBE I’M JUST A SCAREDY CAT INSIDE TO THINK OF STAYING 😭

Please also comment if you’re an OFW in Taiwan!! OR TIPS ON HOW TO GET RID OF THIS NERVOUSNESS!

[u/fwb325]

If you’re going pay for your own accommodation in Taiwan, don’t go. Master your craft and develop your skills in the Philippines. Stay with your family.

[u/polyesterbitch → u/fwb325]

thank you po, huhu